AndreaF590 wrote:I have one of those floating basking docks in his tank. I took the bottom suction cups off so he wouldn't get stuck if he tried to wiggle behind the rails. So when I turn off his lights at night he tucks him self in between the dock and the glass. It's too funny.
Lately? Fitfully. Her tank is too small. I'm trying to get her new home tonight (fingers crossed). The water's too cold. She's clawing at the container trying to escape. Stressing me out.
I can't turn off the lights until she's ready. I turned the lights off and had her in another room but felt guilty, so I went went to check, she was hiding in her little fake rock cave
Another time, when I had her in the bedroom with me and I switched off the lights (because I be tired!), she panicked and started flopping all over the place, so I turned the lights back on until I see her closing her eyes.
Should I be more strict about her sleeping schedule? This will be moot soon because I don't think I'll be moving her larger aquarium from room to room, LOL.
Also, we've gotten into the habit of her feeding time around 7pm, which of course energizes her, so she's active after she eats. Is this an ideal time for feeding? My mornings are early and hectic. She's always up with me around 5 & 6am, poor thing.
She sleeps underwater, frequently beneath her fake plants.
What kind of real plants should I keep an eye out for for her to gnaw on? Will she overeat?